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Threshold - Layer Two

11/18/2014

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I have never named a work before it's completion. In a way, I've always felt like the finished work just seems to name itself, but this time it happened backwards. This is where things start to muddy up a bit for the camera. There are glossy points and  more matted areas that don't show the pop of color that you would normally see once a work is varnished. It's also hard to see, unless close up,  a lot of the detail that is starting to make its way through. I've included some close-up shots, to show some of the detail. I am having a lot of fun with this one, and getting a workout in the process... this baby ain't light (measures just under 7 feet by 2 1/2 feet), and has to be moved, by hand, during each layering process.
Thanks for your interest in the process! I can't wait for layer three!

Kim xoxo.

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And The Process Begins...

11/10/2014

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As I like to say, often... The kind of painting that I do is 90% prep work and 10% fun. It's taken a little over a week longer than I had anticipated to get the studio area, paint mixing,  and wood canvas prepped and ready to go.  But the day has finally arrived, where I get to start laying down some paint! It is crucial,  with a base of this size and structure, that each layer completely cover and envelope all exposed surfaces (top AND sides) in a smooth uninterrupted flow. What you are seeing here is layer one. I am predicting that this particular work will end up taking 3 to 5 layers before its complete.... I'm definitely going to need more paint! Lol. I'll get the next layer up, as soon as this layer has had a day or two to cure.  
Kim
xoxo
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